To Count or Not to Count? Sugar Alcohols

By Regina Schumann

Have you recently picked up a "low-carb" protein bar and looked at the label? Thrilled that it's just "2g net impact carbs"?

Wow, and look at the "low-carb" candy selections hitting the stores - some as low as "0g net impact carbs"! Too good to be true?

Those protein bars, chocolates, cookies, cakes and candies that are quickly becoming popular amongst new low-carbers may not be exactly what you bargained for. Somewhere in the label, if you look closely enough, you'll find a "Total Carbohydrate" listing that is much, much higher.

So what gives?

Here's the scoop on Sugar Alcohols, Fiber and Glycerin - often found amongst the ingredients of the low-carb alternatives - especially the sweets & treats!

Read full article here: countcarbs.com